--- product_id: 4519898 title: "Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews" price: "123.14 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4519898-robert-adams-why-people-photograph-selected-essays-and-reviews store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Classic photography essays Deep reflective writing Insight on iconic photographers Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews **Price:** 123.14 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📸 Unlock the art and soul behind every shot — don’t just take photos, understand them. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews - **How much does it cost?** 123.14 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4519898-robert-adams-why-people-photograph-selected-essays-and-reviews) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Dive into diverse topics from collectors and humor to working conditions in the American West. - • **Timeless Photography Wisdom:** Explore masterful essays by Robert Adams that reveal the deeper reasons behind why we capture images. - • **Authentic & Reflective Voice:** Written by a former English professor and seasoned photographer, blending literary finesse with photographic insight. - • **Profiles of Legendary Photographers:** Gain unique perspectives on icons like Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Susan Meiselas. - • **Collector’s Edition in Good Condition:** A used book that’s well-preserved, perfect for serious photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. ## Overview Robert Adams’ 'Why People Photograph' is a celebrated collection of essays and reviews that delve into the motivations and philosophies behind photography. Featuring reflections on renowned photographers and diverse themes, this used book in good condition offers a rich, literary exploration ideal for professionals and enthusiasts seeking deeper meaning in their craft. ## Description A now classic text on the art, Why People Photograph gathers a selection of essays by the great master photographer Robert Adams, tackling such diverse subjects as collectors, humor, teaching, money and dogs. Adams also writes brilliantly on Edward Weston, Paul Strand, Laura Gilpin, Judith Joy Ross, Susan Meiselas, Michael Schmidt, Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange and Eugène Atget. The book closes with two essays on “working conditions” in the nineteenth- and twentieth-century American West, and the essay “Two Landscapes.” Adams writes: “At our best and most fortunate we make pictures because of what stands in front of the camera, to honor what is greater and more interesting than we are.” Review: Behind the scenes ~ "Why People Photograph" - "Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews" provides terrific and accurate insight to "Why People Photograph." As a professional photographer for decades, this book really resonated with me as an authentic description of why we photograph ~ highly recommend the book ! Review: In full agreement with Chris Akin - It couldn't be better said. This book is pure enjoyment. What a wonderful command of the language from this former English professor! Insightful and reflective, this book is about so much more than the obvious. Though perhaps the title is not that far amiss... My only "criticism" would regard the desire to see more of the photographs to which Adams refers or describes in detail. He gives us very few opportunities to understand what he says by looking at the picture itself. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #711,152 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #68 in Individual Photographer Essays #141 in Photography Criticism & Essays (Books) #3,609 in Individual Artists (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 173 Reviews | ## Images ![Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BgylUy4AL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Behind the scenes ~ "Why People Photograph" *by C***S on July 13, 2020* "Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews" provides terrific and accurate insight to "Why People Photograph." As a professional photographer for decades, this book really resonated with me as an authentic description of why we photograph ~ highly recommend the book ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In full agreement with Chris Akin *by L***N on January 11, 2008* It couldn't be better said. This book is pure enjoyment. What a wonderful command of the language from this former English professor! Insightful and reflective, this book is about so much more than the obvious. Though perhaps the title is not that far amiss... My only "criticism" would regard the desire to see more of the photographs to which Adams refers or describes in detail. He gives us very few opportunities to understand what he says by looking at the picture itself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not Just Photography *by K***R on February 25, 2010* I enjoyed the 3/4 of this book that dealt with photography. The last 1/4 was a treatise on environmentalism. Much of this was written more that 20 years ago and is outdated. For example Adams states that Republicans encourage illegal immigration while liberals want it halted. Today, 20 years later, the opposite seems to be true. Who knows what the political landscape will be 20 years from now. I enjoyed most the essays on various photographers. ## Frequently Bought Together - Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews - Robert Adams: Beauty in Photography: Essays in Defense of Traditional Values --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4519898-robert-adams-why-people-photograph-selected-essays-and-reviews](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4519898-robert-adams-why-people-photograph-selected-essays-and-reviews) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*